Reconcile with Makinde, others, Olubadan tells Atiku

• Published date: 19 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Lekan Balogun on Thursday urged the presidential candidate of People's Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar to reconcile with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and other G-5 Govs.

The monarch, who described Atiku as his friend, said he was not happy with the recent happening in the party, saying Atiku should do something fast as soon as possible to unite the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

G-5 Governors, including Nyesome Wike (Rivers); Samuel Otorm (Benue); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde(Oyo) were at loggerheads with Atiku over the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Iyiocha Ayu.

Speaking in Ibadan while receiving Atiku, who was on a courtesy visit to his palace, the monarch said Atiku's reconciliation become necessary for his victory in 2023.

He however said if Atiku become the President, he should not forget traditional rulers, resolve insecurity and allow Ibadan to become a State.

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Atiku said PDP government would make sure traditional rulers are relevant across the nation particularly at this time the country is experiencing many security challenges.

'I remember role of the traditional institution...